The "Official Silver Sky" Thread

[rugerpc]

Because not every SS has the problem (and not every Strat or Strat copy), it is obviously NOT the design of the pickup cavity.

Plastic and low humidity with minimal grounding/shielding.

Solution:
More humidity.
More shielding/grounding.
Less unsupported theories.

 

[mankdinzoo]

Ok I try to find different words.
In my opinion and only my opinion the design of the pickup cavity is not the best choice. There is no wood around the pickups .The whole pickup cavity is basically "empty".
From my limited understanding this could maybe one reason for the static noise issue.
And this should not be a normal "noise" for a new guitar. And it also looks like that not every Silver Sky has this problem. So what exactly causes the problem I don't know but the design of the pickup cavity could add to that.

Is this better?

Sorry to say this but no, lack of wood has nothing to do with static noise.

@rugerpc summed it up perfectly.

 

[Eddie kim]

Sorry to say this but no, lack of wood has nothing to do with static noise.

@rugerpc summed it up perfectly.

So is prs adding more shielding now on current builds?

 

[rugerpc]

So is prs adding more shielding now on current builds?

No, the unfinished pickup cavity and minimal shielding were a purposeful design choice. Mayer talks about it in his long video and Shawn posted some pics in this thread saying much the same.

If they are working on changing anything to address the spuratic cases of static, they have not announced anything.

 

[MrKite]

Ok I try to find different words.
In my opinion and only my opinion the design of the pickup cavity is not the best choice. There is no wood around the pickups .The whole pickup cavity is basically "empty".
From my limited understanding this could maybe one reason for the static noise issue.
And this should not be a normal "noise" for a new guitar. And it also looks like that not every Silver Sky has this problem. So what exactly causes the problem I don't know but the design of the pickup cavity could add to that.

Is this better?

Dude, I really hate to break it to you, but obviously you are wrong here.

There is no wood around the pickups .The whole pickup cavity is basically "empty".

Really? Is that so?

(Picture was taken from a JM discussion board).

Doesn't look that way to me, does it?

What you were falsely claiming the Silver Sky has, is the notorious "swimming pool route" which Fender did in the seventies. And it actually looks like this:

Don't you think, that the difference is obvious?

 

[dkilpatrick]

Didn’t someone post earlier that they sheilded the back of the pickguard and it solved the issue?

 

[Deleted member 5962]

There were a 3 on Reverb a couple of weeks ago. They were asking $3k for them. Just to be an a$$, I offered $2k. Didn't even get a "Delined Offer"

We should all go offer $1,000 for them.

 

[GuitarHero]

No I didn't meant the 'swimming pool'. But you are right there is more wood to the neck and middle pickup than I had in mind.
But it's still an obvious difference to a 'standard' strat.

I still have the plastic protection on my pickguard but it starts to roll off at the edge.
Did anybody experience a difference with the protection on/off regarding the static noise?
What's the best way to get rid of the plastic?

Thanx

 

[rugerpc]

Just peel it off with your fingers.

 

[Jazzedout]

I can not understand how the wood might interfere to create static noise...

 

[bodia]

Ok I try to find different words.
In my opinion and only my opinion the design of the pickup cavity is not the best choice. There is no wood around the pickups .The whole pickup cavity is basically "empty".
From my limited understanding this could maybe one reason for the static noise issue.
And this should not be a normal "noise" for a new guitar. And it also looks like that not every Silver Sky has this problem. So what exactly causes the problem I don't know but the design of the pickup cavity could add to that.

Is this better?

Huh? No wood around the pickups?

 

[mankdinzoo]

No I didn't meant the 'swimming pool'. But you are right there is more wood to the neck and middle pickup than I had in mind.
But it's still an obvious difference to a 'standard' strat.

I still have the plastic protection on my pickguard but it starts to roll off at the edge.
Did anybody experience a difference with the protection on/off regarding the static noise?
What's the best way to get rid of the plastic?

Thanx

Peel it off and then use the dryer sheet on the pickguard and neck.
Maybe try with another dryer sheet or even brand just to make sure.

Also, stay away as much as possible from things that generate a lot of statics (e.g. wearing socks on a carpet).

Good luck!

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Don’t rub a balloon on the scratch-plate!

 

[alantig]

Time to move this off your amp.

 

[Ovibos]

We should all go offer $1,000 for them.

I saw a Tungsten one on Reverb today at no markup.

So I wrote the seller a message saying, "I'm not in the market yet but I just wanted to give you props for not asking for $3k."
He enjoyed that.

 

[garrett]

There is a considerable cavity beneath the guard compared to vintage Strat routing, but I don't think it's a factor in the static. I've had two Strats with the swimming pool (still have one) and I have never had static issues. Other people have reported the issue on Strats, Teles, SGs, anything with a large pickguard.

I was poking around on other forums a little for solutions. Looked like fully shielding the back of the guard was a common solution and, interestingly enough, just lining the back of the guard with a dryer sheet and putting it back on seemed to work too!

 

[WeFixFlats]

I've installed this kit on every 'California' made guitar I've ever had...it fixes problems...whether or not you might think your SS needs it, then that's up to you...

http://www.stewmac.com/Pickups_and_Electronics/Shielding/Self-adhesive_Shielding_Kit.html

 

[TSkakun]

Long and McQuade? I'm in the same boat, they don't seem to have a lot of information on when they will arrive. I have been told any day now, up to a month, and up to two months by different employees. I was told I have my name on the first guitar they ordered and I haven't seen mine yet, so assuming they are telling the truth...I would guess Canada hasn't got any yet.

Did you ever end up hearing from long and mcquade? I’m still waiting myself. Thanks.

 

[BCDenver]

Out of curiosity, does anyone know what strings / gauge are being shipped with the SS?

 

[evanjlim]

Out of curiosity, does anyone know what strings / gauge are being shipped with the SS?

I believe they are their in house strings gauge 10